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Senator Kiko Pangilinan has called for the establishment of a clear and systematic mechanism to evaluate the effectiveness of government interventions aimed at improving the livelihood of coconut farmers across the country. During the pre-budget hearing of the Department of Agriculture (DA), the chair of the Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform emphasized the […]
Senator Bato Dela Rosa urged the government to address the soaring prices of local flights to ease the burden on Filipino passengers and boost tourism. During the 2026 budget deliberation for the Department of Transportation and its attached agencies, Dela Rosa raised the alarm on the very expensive local flights as compared to international flights […]
Senator Chiz Escudero warned against political machinations orchestrated by former Speaker Martin Romualdez to weaken the Senate as an institution and endanger national security in the latter’s attempt to mislead the public and shield the real masterminds from accountability over the unprecedented scandal involving flood control projects. In a privilege speech, Escudero called on his […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan issued a clarion call to government agencies and the agricultural sector–farmers, fisherfolk, agri-entrepreneurs, and stakeholders–to unite and mobilize in pushing for sweeping reforms critical to national food security, rural development, and economic resilience. Pangilinan, who heads the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform, emphasized the urgent need for systematic changes […]
Senator Bong Go, Chairperson of both the Senate Committees on Youth and on Sports, expressed strong support for the planned Philippine Tennis Center in New Clark City, Tarlac, calling it a significant step toward nurturing young athletes and strengthening grassroots sports programs nationwide. The project, developed through a memorandum of understanding between the Bases Conversion […]
The House of Representatives needs to reassert its relevance by coming up with measures that would put a stop to the widespread corruption in the Department of Public Works and Highways, Bacolod lone district Rep. Albee Benitez said. “The people are waiting to see if our chamber can reassert its relevance and act not out […]
Senator Bong Go expressed hope and optimism amid recent proposals to re-allocate funds for flood control to the Medical Assistance to Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Program (MAIFIP). “I heard ngayon mayroon pong pondo for flood control for 2026, parang i-re-reallocate po ng Kongreso sa MAIFIP. Kung matutuloy po ito wala na pong dahilan na may […]
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa expressed his support for the move to increase the budget for scholarships for children of combatants to improve the overall peace situation in the country. During the 2026 budget deliberation for the Office of the Presidential Adviser for Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) led by Dela Rosa as the Chairperson […]
Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos on Tuesday gave assurances that his office is ready to extend assistance to those in his province who have suffered losses due to Super Typhoon Nando. “Even as we have yet to assess the total damage caused by Super Typhoon Nando, our fellow Abreños can rest assured that my […]
Notwithstanding the sudden heavy downpour, Senator Bong Go visited families affected by a fire incident in Barangay Culiat, Quezon City recently. Go asked the government to prioritize the implementation of Republic Act (RA) No. 12076 or the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act, which he also principally authored and co-sponsored. The law mandates the establishment of safe […]